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December 25, 2014
- Spartanburg man receives Fire Bird Conservation Award for dedication to bobwhite quail
- Prescribed burns restore habitat, improve safety on heritage preserves
- Here are some simple ways for people to help wildlife during holidays
- After the holidays, let Christmas trees benefit fish and wildlife
- Many animal species benefit from snags, so leave some standing dead trees
- Milton Reisen honored as Certified DNR Fishing Instructor of the Year
- Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve Friday tours from Jan. 16-Feb. 6
December 18, 2014
- DNR to issue 365 day licenses beginning Jan. 1, 2015
- DNR awards scholarships for youth skeet, trap event
- Trout stocked by helicopter on the Lower Saluda
- DNR stocks red drum at Cherry Grove
- South Carolina Quail Council advocates for habitat restoration
December 4, 2014
- 3500 stripers stocked at Santee State Park on Lake Marion
- Submit the winning T-shirt design for S.C. Archery in the Schools and win a Chromebook
November 27, 2014
- DNR on the forefront of successful wild turkey re-introduction efforts
- Wild and domestic turkeys: birds of a different feather
- Bluegill, shellcracker stocked in Dargan's Pond near Darlington
- DNR partners with PalmettoPride to combat litter
- 2014 Reel 'Em In Rodeo Kids Saltwater Fishing Tournament results
November 20, 2014
- Entire state now in incipient drought
- Lake Hartwell fisheries habitat improvement underway in cove near Clemson DNR office
- Fall trout fishing opportunities abound in South Carolina mountains
- S.C Conservation Bank to conserve more than 31,000 acres over next fiscal year
- Student Angler League Tournament Trail conducts final tourney of 2014
November 13, 2014
November 6, 2014
- Distinctive signs placed on DNR lands managed with prescribed fire
- Feeding, baiting of deer in black bear range not wise
- New research sheds light on buck movements related to hunting
October 23, 2014
- Record high number of stork nests in SC during 2014
- Wild turkey reproduction increases slightly this summer
October 16, 2014
- Venison is not only source of toxoplasmosis parasite
- 2014 seabird nesting season sees return of pelicans to Bird Key
October 9, 2014
October 2, 2014
- Wild turkey harvest in SC decreases this spring
- Hunters must check deer taken on lower state WMAs
- Shooting sports offered to interested SC schools
- Preserve fall, winter habitat for quail, rabbits
September 25, 2014
- DNR honors 2014 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
- Proper disposal of deer remains is a rule of good hunter ethics
- Deer hunting returns to Bonneau Ferry WMA
- Longleaf pine trees shedding needles is normal this time of year
- Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads
September 18, 2014
September 11, 2014
- Boardwalk at Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve reopened
- DNR to begin survey for removal of illegal buoys
September 4, 2014
- 2014 deer season forecast good
- Pee Dee Scenic Rivers public opinion survey report available
- Longleaf pine stands firmer than other pines in hurricane winds
- DNR 'Reef-Ex' deployment off Beaufort/Hilton head on Sept. 4
August 28, 2014
- New locations added to DNR courtesy boating inspections set during Labor Day weekend
- All-time antler records update now available on DNR website
August 14, 2014
- August is Tree Stand Safety Awareness month
- Aiken County wildlife area opens to the public Saturdays in September
- Import of deer, elk parts into SC still limited by state regulation
- DNR asks public to report sightings of banded wood storks
- Banded mourning doves provide vital information to biologists
July 31, 2014
- New mitigation bank approved for Horry and Georgetown counties
- Rascal captures the 26th Annual South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing series
July 24, 2014
- Longleaf pine trees shedding needles is normal this time of year
- DNR Hunter Ed volunteer recognized for education efforts
July 17, 2014
- Lights out for loggerheads
- New barrier-free fishing pier completed at Lake Edwin Johnson near Spartanburg
- Coastal Conservation Association helps DNR protect oysters
July 10, 2014
July 3, 2014
- S.C. Senate confirms new DNR board chairman, board member
- White catfish record broken on Lake Murray
- Bat disease white-nose syndrome jumps from mountains to Midlands in South Carolina
June 26, 2014
- Commercial license needed to sell pen-reared quail
- Now is the time to plant fields for fall mourning dove hunts
June 19, 2014
- Volunteers needed to participate in the summer turkey survey
- Horseshoe Crab spawning season a boon for shorebirds
June 12, 2014
- General Assembly passes new catch, possession limits on spot, whiting, Atlantic croaker
- DNR offers guidelines for dealing with bears; report a sighting on website
May 29, 2014
May 22, 2014
May 15, 2014
May 8, 2014
- New Lake Warren fishing pier ceremony set May 12 in Hampton County
- Bird Cam on Crab Bank allows public to view seabird nesting season
- Statewide deer harvest increases slightly in 2013
- South Carolina Working Group recognized with national award
- Corps to close portions of New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam due to safety concerns
May 1, 2014
- 2014 public alligator hunting, special WMA season applications available online May 1
- Laws are strict on taking wild turkey eggs and releasing pen-raised turkeys
- Landowners learned techniques of improving quail habitat
- Six miles Of Lake Wateree waterfront protected
April 24, 2014
- Feeding, watering manatees is illegal
- Adopting a "lost" fawn is illegal and likely not abandoned
- Thermal thinning and pruning with prescribed fire benefits longleaf pine stands
April 17, 2014
- Longtime wildlife conservation volunteer wins 2013 Environmental Awareness Award
- Growing-season burns a natural ecological process in South Carolina
April 10, 2014
- DNR seeks angler support for cobia research
- Retired DNR wildlife biologist honored for deer management career achievement award
April 3, 2014
- DNR offers guidelines for dealing with bears/report a sighting on the web
- Snow and ice may impact prescribed fire behavior
- Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund donates $134,525 to DNR
March 20, 2014
- Brushy ditch banks, weedy field borders are beneficial to wildlife around farms
- March Madness is underway for weather observation
March 13, 2014
- Boardwalk at Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve closed to protect nesting wood storks
- Lifetime Fishing License awarded for participation in Lower Saluda Trout Study
- 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Edgefield on Feb. 14
March 6, 2014
- Spring turkey hunters should order tags now for upcoming season
- Reel Art contest winners announced
- Benefits of prescribed burning are many, but managers finding it harder to burn
- National Groundwater Awareness Week March 9-15
February 27, 2014
- Duck hunters finish the season on DNR Waterfowl Management Areas
- Humane Society-South Carolina recognizes DNR Law Enforcement on bear baiting
- DNR biologist recognized as Conservationist of the Year by South Carolina Wildlife Federation
February 20, 2014
February 6, 2014
January 16, 2014
- Beneficial controlled burning to take place in Horry County
- DNR honors Cayce man as Certified Fishing Instructor of the Year
- DNR partners with Coastal Conservation Association's Topwater Action Campaign